Ricoh

GR IV Monochrome

Name: Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Brand: Ricoh
Price: 1699 USD
Availability: InStock

Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.

$1,699

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

25.74 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

409,600

Burst

4 fps

60 fps

IBIS

Yes

Weight

262 g

Battery

250 shots

Sensor size

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

Body size

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

109 × 61 × 33 mm

262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)

109 × 61 × 33 mm · 262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good

6.5/ 10

· 25.74MP — solid resolution
· Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited

0.5/ 10

Video & Hybrid

Limited

3.5/ 10

· 4K 60p smooth motion
· Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited

2.5/ 10

· IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair

5.5/ 10

· 262g — ultralight for all-day carry
· IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Limited

1.0/ 10

· ISO 409,600 for low-light wildlife

Vlogging

Good

6.5/ 10

· 262g — easy to handhold for selfie video
· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

✓ Monochrome APS-C sensor
✓ ISO 160-409600
✓ 5-axis SR
✓ Red filter mode

Cons

– Black-and-white only
– Fixed lens
– Full HD video only

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

Sensor

Resolution25.74 MP

Sensor typeAPS-C Monochrome CMOS

Sensor size23.3 x 15.5 mm

AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorGR ENGINE 7

ISO

ISO min (native)160

ISO max (native)409,600

ISO max (expanded)409,600

Shutter

Shutter typeLeaf shutter

Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec

Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF (image-plane phase detection + contrast detection)

AF points / zones49

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFNo

Subject recognitionFace, Eye

Burst

Burst (mechanical)4 fps

Burst (electronic)4 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolutionFull HD

4K max frame rate60 fps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileStandard profiles

CodecsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

Body

Weight262 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7 mm

Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDB-120

Battery life (CIPA)250 shots

Storage

Card slots1

Card typesmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeFixed

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C

HDMIDisplayPort over USB-C

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax (2.4GHz), IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax (5.2/5.8GHz, region dependent)

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)No

Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens